Hmmmm this new layout is a little strange! It'll take some getting used to I think. Why do they have to change things that work just fine????
I've been busy with my sewing machine but still have a few things to finish yet. Some are Christmas ornaments and I'm going to finish those as a flat ornament. I was going to get SB The Journey done but when I came to sew it up I'd cut my backing fabric too small! Duh!!! I really shouldn't be allowed!
So here's the Christmas ornaments I've finished. All have been shown before but just not sewn up. I've finished them simply as I don't seem to be able to turn my mind to doing anything else at the moment.
This pin cushion will be going to Nic, who I don't think reads my blog, as a thank you for sending me a knitting magazine I was after from a couple of years ago.
Onto my stitching progress now. Since my decision to abandon BOAF Sally Spencer Sampler I've felt a bit happier with my stitching. Not fully back in the swing yet but definitely getting there. I have been thoroughly enjoying HAED QS Holly Fairy ( artwork by the wonderfully talented Jasmine Becket- Griffith) although it has been simple so far as it's all black! There will be some other colours in it next time I pick it up! This is almost the first 20 rows of the first page done.
I had hoped to get my 8th page on HAED Guardian ( artwork by the equally talented Selina Fenech) finished but it didn't happen. Hopefully it will tonight then I can start on the 9th page. Just 22 to go! If I was a one at a time girl I'd have it finished so much quicker but I just can't stitch one thing!
My BBD SAL with Barb is growing slowly but surely. This photo is awful though as the fabric is supposed to be pink!
Finally I started my ornament for the Christmas All Year Round SAL. It's a free choice this month so I decided to stitch Shepherd's Bush The Angels Sang.
Sadly I've had no takers for my BOAF Sally Spencer Sampler WIP so will have to rethink and probably just sell the chart. Life's too short to stitch on something you hate that much it makes you not want to stitch! I'm also going to be going through my stash next week and having a sort out anyway so watch this space!
Well I had better end here and catch up on some blog reading and commenting. It's when I have no enthusiasm for that and I end up aimlessly surfing the net that I know I'm low:(
Take care everyone.
With much love
Sally
xxxx
Your ornaments look great & your BBD is coming along nicely!
ReplyDeleteLove your ornaments. Your WIP progress is great.. Hope you get your stitching bug back soon. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWell done Sally. It is great to finally have them completed.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers.♥
Love all your ornie finishes -- very nice! Nice WIPs as well. Definitely not worth stitching on something that doesn't excite you.
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes!
ReplyDeleteFor me, it is usually much more oof a task doing the finish than the stitching! Guess that's why I have such a big box of "things to be finished" LOL!
Lovely finishing Sally, especially like the Bees - is it a Shepherds Bush chart?
ReplyDeleteLovely ornaments! My favorite is the one with the gingers hehehe always so cute! :D
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend sweetie :)
Your ornaments are lovely Sally - you know I think sometimes simplicity is nicer. They look beautiful. Look forward to your 'stash' sort out! Sending you much love xx
ReplyDeletei love your ornaments so much..your wip is so cute..
ReplyDeletebig hugs xxx
Lovely ornament finishes Sally! Life is too short and we should only stitch things we LOVE:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornaments and your WIPs are looking great.
ReplyDeleteWhat count are you stitching your large ones on , I have one with 36 pages and stopped after the first page must pick it up again before my eyes go. hugs.
Your ornies look fab. I think simple is the way to go. Your HAED wips look great too. x
ReplyDeleteGreat ornaments
ReplyDeleteYour ornaments are really pretty and you have so many great things going on. I'm afraid that doing all that black would drive me bonkers, but your finished result will definitely be worth it.
ReplyDeleteLove your ornament finishes and the pin cushion is darling!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of ornaments. Christmas is fast approaching again!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts Sally, there is always so much stitching eye candy! :-)
I love all your ornaments all finished up. Have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching
Denise
Your finishes look just fine! I have probably 2 dozen things I need to finish & I keep avoiding them. Perhaps for Christmas people will get a flat piece of stitching, a couple handfuls of batting & a backing fabric of some sort ... a "finish it yourself" kit ... lol! Sending {{{hugs}}} to you!
ReplyDeleteLovely finishing, especially the little gingerbread men. I've got several pieces finished I really need to actually "finish" at some point. Your HAED ones are looking great too, nice start and I always love seeing progress on guardian. I got a couple of theirs during appreciation week, now just need to decide what to start first :)
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Hello
ReplyDeletejust visiting your blog.
Your finishes are beautiful.
I love the gloves you have knitted too.
Hope you have a good weekend.
Great finishes Sally! You did a wonderful job! Glad to see you got Guardian out! :)
ReplyDeleteYour ornaments are simply stunning. I wish mine looked as good. Great progress on your HAEDs - love them both. Sorry you weren't able to sell your stitching. I hope you do soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching and finishing Sally!
ReplyDeleteMy blogger changed a few months back but hasn't just now with everyone else's. I guess I got the beta version, you get used to it
Super ornaments, i need a finishing day for a couple I have. Guardian is looking lovely.why not put the BOAF away for a while as you did with Guardian and bring it out again in the new year, I never thought I would see him again once upon a time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ornaments.:)And great advance.:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes Sally! I love them all! Great WIP too!! I hear the stitching mojo has left a lot of us
ReplyDelete:( Hopefully it'll come back to us soon!
What nice finishing Sally! Nice progress on your WIP's too!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful finishing. Your ornaments are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on your other projects too.
Have a great week!
Oh Sally I just love Making Spirits bright, is that one you are selling? Who is it by if you have it still.
ReplyDeleteYour wips are looking fab and you put me to shame on your progress. Glad to hear everyone seems to be having problems with the stitching fairy I was beginning to wonder if it is just me she has abandoned.Thanks for mail will be in touch very sooon.
Squishy hugs
Such sweet finishes, Sally!! Love seeing all of your projects too!
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes Sally, as always.
ReplyDeleteAt least you're stitching, which is more than can be said for me.
All of your ornaments are so pretty Sally.
ReplyDeleteI'm living the little gingerbread men :)
Margsaret